Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Total revenue for the fourth quarter was $3.2 billion, a decline of 4.2% year-over-year on an organic basis, slightly above expectations [15] - Adjusted EBIT margin was 7.3%, down 110 basis points year-over-year, but also slightly above expectations [16] - Non-GAAP EPS was $0.84, down from $0.97 in the fourth quarter of the previous year, driven by lower adjusted EBIT [17] - Full year bookings increased by 7% year-over-year, with a book-to-bill ratio of 1.28 in the second half of the year [21][22] - Non-GAAP diluted EPS for the full year was $3.43, up 11% year-over-year, primarily driven by a lower share count and higher adjusted EBIT [23] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - GBS, representing 51% of total revenue, declined 2.4% year-over-year organically, with a profit margin decrease to 10.9% [17] - GIS, representing 49% of total revenue, declined 6% year-over-year organically, with fourth quarter bookings growing 33% year-over-year [20] - Consulting and Engineering Services (CES) saw a 3.9% decline in organic revenue year-over-year, but bookings were up 9% year-over-year [19] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The pipeline for consumer industries and retail has dropped, particularly in project-based services, while banking, capital markets, manufacturing, and public sector remain robust [32][33] - The insurance business grew at mid-single-digit rates through the first three quarters, with confidence in continued performance [19] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on achieving sustainable profitable revenue growth, with a strong emphasis on rebuilding operational capabilities and leadership stability [5][6] - Investments are being made in sales and marketing to enhance capabilities and drive growth [89] - The company plans to restart its share repurchase program, indicating confidence in future performance [14] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the company's ability to navigate economic uncertainties and emphasized the importance of a strong pipeline and execution capabilities [27][55] - The impact of AI is seen as a significant opportunity, with increasing spending expected from clients [9][44] - Management acknowledged the challenges in converting bookings to revenue due to longer contract durations but remains optimistic about future growth [51][74] Other Important Information - The company will report financial results under a new segment structure starting in the first quarter of fiscal 2026, which includes Insurance Services and Software, Consulting and Engineering Services, and GIS [28][80] - Total cash on the balance sheet increased by approximately $570 million year-over-year to $1.8 billion, driven by free cash flow generation [25] Q&A Session Summary Question: Demand and Industry Dynamics - Management noted good progress in large deals but identified softness in project-based services within consumer industries and retail [32][33] Question: Free Cash Flow Guidance - The $600 million target for free cash flow in fiscal 2026 is based on fiscal 2025 results adjusted for EBIT guidance and increased restructuring spending [34] Question: Macroeconomic Outlook - The guidance for fiscal 2026 reflects uncertainty, with room for potential deterioration in conditions [38] Question: Pricing Environment - The pricing environment has been stable, with improvements noted in mega deals and project-based services [39] Question: Gen AI Spending - Gen AI spending has been primarily in smaller pilot projects, with significant potential for growth as companies assess their readiness [43][44] Question: Revenue Growth Conditions - Management emphasized the importance of a qualified pipeline and execution capabilities for future revenue growth [52][55] Question: Carnival Cruise Line Deal - The company won the Carnival deal based on capability rather than price, highlighting its proven partnership and technical foundation [58] Question: Cross-Selling Opportunities - Client engagement forums have been initiated to enhance understanding of DXC's offerings, leading to increased demand for GBS from GIS clients [64] Question: Investment Plans - The company is focusing on replicable capabilities and internal optimization to drive growth, with significant investments planned in sales and marketing [89]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Total revenue for the fourth quarter was $3.2 billion, a decline of 4.2% year-over-year on an organic basis, slightly above expectations [15] - Adjusted EBIT margin was 7.3%, down 110 basis points year-over-year, but slightly above expectations [16] - Non-GAAP EPS was $0.84, down from $0.97 in the fourth quarter of the previous year, driven by lower adjusted EBIT [17] - Full year bookings increased by 7% year-over-year, with a book-to-bill ratio of 1.28 in the second half of the year [21][22] - Non-GAAP diluted EPS for the full year was $3.43, up 11% year-over-year, primarily driven by a lower share count and higher adjusted EBIT [23] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - GBS, representing 51% of total revenue, declined 2.4% year-over-year organically, with a profit margin decrease to 10.9% [17] - GIS, representing 49% of total revenue, declined 6% year-over-year organically, with fourth quarter bookings growing 33% year-over-year [20] - Consulting and Engineering Services (CES) saw bookings up 9% year-over-year, with a book-to-bill ratio of 1.22 [18] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The pipeline in consumer industries and retail has dropped, particularly in project-based services, while banking, capital markets, manufacturing, public sector, and insurance remain robust [32][33] - The insurance business grew at mid-single-digit rates through the first three quarters, with confidence in maintaining this growth rate for fiscal 2026 [19] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on achieving sustainable profitable revenue growth and reversing eight consecutive years of revenue decline [5] - Investments are being made in sales and marketing to improve capabilities and drive growth [90] - The company plans to restart its share repurchase program, underscoring its commitment to delivering long-term value to shareholders [14] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the company's future, highlighting the importance of leadership stability and the recruitment of new talent [6][7] - The impact of AI is beginning to accelerate within the client base, with increasing AI spending year-over-year [9] - Fiscal 2026 is expected to be a year of continued disciplined execution to sharpen operations and drive efficiencies despite near-term uncertainties [13] Other Important Information - The company will report financial results under a new segment structure starting in the first quarter of fiscal 2026, which includes Insurance Services and Software, Consulting and Engineering Services, and GIS [28] - Total cash on the balance sheet increased by approximately $570 million year-over-year to $1.8 billion, driven by free cash flow generation and asset sale proceeds [25] Q&A Session Summary Question: Demand and Industry Insights - Management noted good progress in large deals, but some softness in project-based services in consumer industries and retail [32][33] Question: Free Cash Flow Guidance - The $600 million target for free cash flow in fiscal 2026 is based on fiscal 2025 results adjusted for after-tax EBIT guidance and increased restructuring spending [34] Question: Macroeconomic Outlook - The guidance for fiscal 2026 accounts for uncertainty, with a wider range provided for the first quarter to reflect potential conditions [39] Question: Pricing Environment - The pricing environment has been stable, with improvements noted in mega deals and project-based services [40] Question: Gen AI Spending - Gen AI spending has been increasing, primarily in smaller pilot projects, with significant potential for future growth [43][45] Question: Revenue Growth Conditions - Management emphasized the importance of a qualified pipeline and effective execution to achieve revenue growth [52][54] Question: Investment Plans - The company is focusing on replicable capabilities and investing in sales and marketing to drive positive growth [89][90]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - In Q3, total revenue was $14.1 billion, up 11% year over year, with non-GAAP net income at $3.8 billion and non-GAAP earnings per share at $0.96 [25][28] - Total product revenue increased to $10.4 billion, up 15%, while services revenue rose to $3.8 billion, up 3% [25][28] - Total annual recurring revenue (ARR) ended at $30.6 billion, a 5% increase, with subscription revenue up 15% to $7.9 billion, representing 56% of total revenue [26][28] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Networking revenue grew 8%, driven by double-digit growth in switching and enterprise routing, partially offset by a decline in servers [26][28] - Security revenue surged 54%, primarily due to growth in offerings from Splunk and SASE [26][28] - Collaboration revenue increased by 4%, while observability revenue rose by 24% [26][28] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Product orders grew 20% year over year, with a 9% increase when excluding Splunk [27] - In geographic segments, The Americas saw a 27% increase, EMEA was up 4%, and APJC grew by 21% [27] - In customer markets, Service Provider and Cloud orders increased by 32%, Enterprise orders were up 22%, and Public Sector orders rose by 8% [27] Company Strategy and Development Direction - Cisco is focusing on AI infrastructure, with over $600 million in AI infrastructure orders from web scale customers in Q3, surpassing the original target for the fiscal year [6][11] - The company is expanding partnerships, including a significant collaboration with NVIDIA to enhance AI capabilities [12][14] - Cisco is investing in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia as a strategic technology partner for AI infrastructure, aligning with the country's Vision 2030 [13][14] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management noted that customer purchasing behavior remains strong despite macroeconomic uncertainties, particularly in AI transitions [36][40] - The company expects continued growth in AI orders and infrastructure, with a focus on executing and increasing capacity [86] - Management anticipates that the sovereign AI cloud opportunity will ramp up in the near term, positioning Cisco as a core system provider [14][15] Other Important Information - Cisco returned $3.1 billion to shareholders in Q3 through dividends and share repurchases, with a total of $9.6 billion returned year to date [7][29] - The company announced the retirement of CFO Scott Herren at the end of fiscal year 2025, with Mark Patterson set to take over [19][20] Q&A Session Summary Question: What are you seeing in terms of customer buying behavior given the uncertainty with tariffs? - Management indicated no significant change in purchasing behavior, with customers committed to technology transitions, particularly in AI [36][37] Question: Is 2025 expected to be a peak year for cloud CapEx? - Management believes that global cloud CapEx will continue to grow, driven by sovereign cloud strategies and enterprise AI opportunities [48][50] Question: Can you elaborate on the $600 million in AI orders? - Management clarified that the $600 million in AI orders does not include any from the new Saudi AI company, which is just starting [55][57] Question: What is the impact of tariffs on guidance for Q4? - Management has built in expectations for tariffs in the Q4 guidance, reflecting the full cost without mitigation [88][97] Question: How is Cisco participating in the Middle East AI opportunities? - Management expects significant spending in the Middle East, with discussions focused on networking, compute, security, and observability [64][66]

Leadership Changes - Kyndryl announced a leadership rotation in Delivery, Practice, and Country roles to enhance its mission-critical enterprise technology services [1] - Xerxes Cooper appointed as Global Leader of Kyndryl Delivery, previously grew signings and improved profitability in Strategic Markets [2] - Petra Goude named President of Kyndryl Strategic Markets, previously led digital transformation initiatives in Core Enterprise and zCloud practice [3] - Jamie Rutledge becomes President of Kyndryl U.S., previously developed Kyndryl Bridge and led the Advanced Delivery initiative [4] - Hassan Zamat appointed Global Practice Leader for Core Enterprise and zCloud, previously led Accounts initiative impacting Kyndryl's transformation [5] Strategic Focus - The leadership changes are aimed at executing Kyndryl's 3A's strategy, focusing on customer success and profitable growth [6] - Key growth initiatives include collaboration with Alliance partners and modernization of technology environments using GenAI and Agentic AI [6]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company reported total ARR of $1.704 billion, growing 4.1% year over year, exceeding guidance by $18.6 million [29] - Cloud subscription ARR reached $848 million, representing a 30% year-over-year growth, also above guidance [29][13] - Total revenue was $400 million, an increase of 3.9% year over year, exceeding guidance by approximately $14 million [34] - Non-GAAP operating income grew 11% year over year to $122 million, exceeding guidance [38] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Cloud subscription ARR now constitutes approximately 50% of total ARR, up from 40% a year ago [8] - Self-managed subscription ARR declined to $422 million, down 16% year over year [31] - Maintenance ARR for on-premise licenses was $433 million, down 9.5% year over year [31] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - U.S. revenue grew 6% year over year to approximately $256 million, representing 63% of total revenues [37] - International revenue grew 1% year over year to $148 million, representing 37% of total revenue [37] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is in the final phase of transforming to a cloud-only business model, with a focus on cloud modernization deals and new customer acquisitions [6][12] - The company aims to reach a billion-dollar business in cloud subscription ARR [11] - The partnership with Databricks is expected to enhance enterprise modernization efforts and leverage AI capabilities [72] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management noted a healthy cloud pipeline and no noticeable change in customer buying behavior through April [9] - The company remains cautious about the macro environment but is optimistic about its operational changes and cloud growth trajectory [10][12] - Management reaffirmed full-year guidance, indicating confidence in achieving targets despite external uncertainties [43] Other Important Information - The company has implemented operational changes to improve cloud renewals, which have shown positive results [10][60] - The company is recognized as a leader in the 2025 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Augmented Data Quality Solutions [19] Q&A Session Summary Question: Clarification on full-year guidance and FX impact - Management clarified that the guidance was not revised due to FX changes but remains consistent with previous expectations [52][53] Question: Concerns about maintenance and self-managed ARR decline - Management indicated that the decline is expected and aligns with prior guidance, driven by natural churn and modernization efforts [55][56] Question: Cloud renewal rates and operational changes - Management confirmed that cloud renewal rates were consistent with expectations and showed sequential improvement [60][61] Question: Competitive environment and operational changes - Management noted that operational changes are yielding positive results and that competitive dynamics remain stable [68][72] Question: Migration and modernization impact on ARR - Management explained that the current churn is part of the expected transition as customers modernize their workloads [93]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Revenue for Q2 2025 was $1,130,000,000, an increase of 4% year-over-year in pro forma constant currency, exceeding the midpoint of guidance [5][22] - Non-GAAP earnings per share (EPS) was $1.78, above the guidance range, primarily due to a lower than expected non-GAAP effective tax rate [6][24] - The twelve-month backlog increased by 3.5% year-over-year to $4,170,000,000, indicating strong demand and a healthy pipeline [6][29] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Revenue from managed services reached a record $747,000,000, up 3.7% from the previous year, accounting for 66% of total revenue [24] - The company reported a non-GAAP operating margin of 21.3%, which improved by 10 basis points sequentially and by 290 basis points year-over-year [23][24] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - North America showed slight sequential growth and a 1.4% increase year-over-year in pro forma constant currency [22] - Europe rebounded from previous weaknesses, benefiting from new deal activities and contributions from acquisitions [22] - Southeast Asia experienced healthy customer activity, while Latin America showed mixed trends, leading to a sequential decline in the Rest of the World [22] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on accelerating the adoption of GenAI in the telecom industry, collaborating with NVIDIA to enhance AI capabilities [16][17] - Amdocs aims to deliver double-digit growth in cloud-related revenue for fiscal 2025, supported by strong sales momentum and strategic partnerships [10][30] - The multi-pillar growth strategy emphasizes innovation in cloud, digital transformation, and network automation to meet customer needs [9][12] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management noted rising global macroeconomic uncertainty but believes Amdocs is well-positioned to navigate the environment due to its unique business model [18][19] - The company reiterated a revenue growth outlook of 2.7% for fiscal 2025, with a tightened range of 1.7% to 3.7% [19][30] - Amdocs expects to achieve double-digit total shareholder returns for the fifth consecutive year, supported by improved profitability and cash conversion [31] Other Important Information - The company repurchased $135,000,000 of its own shares and authorized a new share repurchase plan of $1,000,000,000 [27][28] - Free cash flow for Q2 was $181,000,000, with a target of $710,000,000 to $730,000,000 for fiscal 2025 [28] Q&A Session Summary Question: Focus on AI contributions to revenue growth - Management indicated that GenAI activities are closely linked to data, with positive signs of proof of concepts maturing into real deals [34][36] Question: Customer spending behavior - Management reported no significant changes in customer spending behavior despite rising macroeconomic concerns [46][47] Question: Fluctuations in accounts receivable - Management explained that fluctuations in accounts receivable are normal due to the nature of project milestones and invoicing cycles [48][50] Question: Progress on AI offerings and contracting - Management noted good progress in data-related activities supporting GenAI, with several customers making significant strides [53][54]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Revenue for Q2 2025 was $1,130,000,000, an increase of 4% year-over-year in pro forma constant currency, exceeding the midpoint of guidance [5][21] - Non-GAAP earnings per share (EPS) was $1.78, above the guidance range, primarily due to a lower than expected non-GAAP effective tax rate [6][24] - The twelve-month backlog increased by 3.5% year-over-year to $4,170,000,000, supported by a strong pipeline [6][29] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Revenue from managed services reached a record $747,000,000, up 3.7% from a year ago, accounting for 66% of total revenue [24] - The company reported a non-GAAP operating margin of 21.3%, improving by 10 basis points sequentially and by 290 basis points year-over-year [23] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - North America saw a slight sequential increase and a 1.4% year-over-year increase in pro forma constant currency [22] - Europe rebounded from previous weaknesses, benefiting from new deal activities and contributions from acquisitions [22] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on accelerating the telco industry's adoption of GenAI and enhancing cloud services, with expectations of double-digit growth in cloud-related revenue for fiscal 2025 [16][30] - Amdocs is collaborating with Microsoft for cloud migrations and has secured significant projects in various regions, including the Philippines and Japan [7][10] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management noted rising global macroeconomic uncertainty but believes the company is well-positioned due to its unique business model [18] - The company reiterated a revenue growth outlook of 2.7% for fiscal 2025, with a tightened range of 1.7% to 3.7% [19][30] Other Important Information - The company repurchased $135,000,000 of its own shares and authorized a new share repurchase plan of $1,000,000,000 [27][28] - Free cash flow before restructuring payments was $181,000,000, with a target of $710,000,000 to $730,000,000 for fiscal 2025 [28] Q&A Session Summary Question: Focus on AI contributions to revenue growth and collaboration with NVIDIA - Management indicated that GenAI activities are closely linked to data, with ongoing progress in AI-related projects contributing to revenue growth [34][35] Question: Customer spending behavior changes - Management reported no significant changes in customer spending behavior despite rising macroeconomic concerns [45][46] Question: Fluctuations in accounts receivable and unbilled balances - Management explained that fluctuations are normal due to the nature of various projects and milestones, and they do not guide for these balances due to their unpredictability [47][49] Question: Progress on AI offerings and contracting - Management noted good progress in data-related activities supporting GenAI, with several customers making significant strides, although specific names could not be disclosed [52][54]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company reported total ARR of $1.704 billion, growing 4.1% year over year, exceeding guidance by $18.6 million [27] - Cloud subscription ARR reached $848 million, representing a 30% year-over-year growth, also above guidance [27][12] - Total revenue was $400 million, an increase of 3.9% year over year, exceeding guidance by approximately $14 million [31] - Non-GAAP operating income grew 11% year over year to $122 million, exceeding guidance [36] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Cloud subscription ARR now constitutes nearly 50% of total ARR, up from 40% a year ago [28] - Self-managed subscription ARR declined to $422 million, down 16% year over year [29] - Maintenance ARR was $433 million, down 9.5% year over year [29] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - U.S. revenue grew 6% year over year to approximately $256 million, representing 63% of total revenues [35] - International revenue grew 1% year over year to $148 million, representing 37% of total revenue [35] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is in the final phase of its transformation to a cloud-only business model, with a focus on cloud modernization and new customer acquisition [5][10] - The company aims to reach a billion-dollar business in cloud subscription ARR [10] - The partnership with Databricks is expected to enhance enterprise modernization efforts and leverage AI capabilities [16][70] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management remains optimistic about customer buying behavior and the health of the cloud pipeline despite a fluid macro environment [7] - The company has not seen a noticeable change in customer buying behavior through April [7] - Management reaffirmed full-year guidance, indicating confidence in achieving targets despite external challenges [40] Other Important Information - The company has implemented operational changes to improve cloud renewals, which have shown positive results [9][68] - The company is recognized as a leader in the 2025 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Augmented Data Quality Solutions [19] Q&A Session Summary Question: Clarification on full-year guidance and FX impact - Management clarified that the revised guidance is not a reflection of deteriorating business trends but a decision not to adjust for FX tailwinds [50][51] Question: Concerns about maintenance and self-managed ARR decline - Management indicated that the decline is expected and consistent with prior guidance, driven by natural churn and modernization efforts [52][54] Question: Cloud renewals performance - Management stated that cloud renewal rates were consistent with expectations and showed sequential improvement [57][58] Question: Net new ARR dynamics - Management explained that Q1 is typically smaller and the results were in line with expectations, with a larger Q2 anticipated [61] Question: Competitive landscape and partnerships - Management noted that the competitive dynamics remain stable, and partnerships, particularly with Databricks, are yielding positive results [70] Question: Impact of new data governance vendor acquisitions - Management downplayed the competitive threat from smaller vendors, emphasizing the fragmented nature of the market [82][84]

Earnings Call Supplemental Slides First Quarter 2025 John Sabino, Chief Executive Officer John Collins, Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer May 7, 2025 Disclaimer This presentation as well as the associated earnings release and earnings call contain and will contain forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. You can generally identify forward-looking statements by o ...

Financial Performance - In 2024, revenue increased by 14%, and the adjusted operating margin expanded by 310 basis points to 49% [12] - The company returned $4.4 billion to shareholders in 2024 through dividends and share repurchases [13] - In the first quarter of 2025, over $900 million was returned to shareholders through dividends and repurchases [14] Business Lines and Key Metrics - The energy transition and sustainability revenue grew to $359 million in 2024, indicating strong demand in this area [22] - The company is focusing on five key areas for investment: benchmarks, private markets, enterprise data, GenAI, and energy transition [15] Market Data and Key Metrics - The company acknowledges broad market factors such as trade conflicts and supply chain risks that may impact future performance [14] - There is a growing need for trusted benchmarks across debt, equity, and commodity markets due to geopolitical and macroeconomic risks [16] Company Strategy and Industry Competition - The company plans to separate its mobility division into a standalone public company, indicating a strategic shift [14] - The focus on GenAI is expected to enhance productivity and improve customer workflows, positioning the company favorably in a competitive landscape [21] Management Commentary on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed optimism about the company's ability to navigate multiple scenarios and support clients amid changing market conditions [15] - The CEO emphasized the importance of fostering a culture of empowerment and innovation within the company [23] Other Important Information - The board approved a 5.5% increase in the company's regular dividend, continuing a 52-year history of dividend increases [13] - The company has established an enterprise data organization to better connect its vast datasets for enhanced client value [20] Q&A Session Summary - No shareholder questions were submitted during the Q&A session [53][54]